Find out more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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